SHT infoNot to hijack the thread, but I have a few questions while this one is still alive.
The guidebook says every campsite has a fire ring. Where does the wood come from: are they stocked or is it ta...

another read on simplicityfor those interested literature concerning voluntary simplicity combined with a sustainable lifestyle I recommend:
"Stepping Lightly" by Mark Burch.
I know the more extreme 'vol...

sewing machine adviceI've decided to give MYOG a try, and the first step is getting my first sewing machine.
I've been looking locally, and there are two machines I can get for $60 that seems like they won...

Bruce Trail informationI just ordered the Adventure Along the Niagra Escarpment. It seems to be the only literature on the trail directed towards thru-hikers. I had been thinking about buying the older version of the tra...

Bruce Trail informationHi,
I have a month and a half off coming up and would like to thru-hike the Bruce Trail.
I know it is not geared towards thru-hiking, but it is just the right distance and close enough to be...

re: Where is everyone at Gossamer Gear?Without going into details, I have had very poor customer service from Gossamer Gear this winter. Prior to this winter it was excellent, and am hoping for the same in the future.

Re: AM/FM/WX RadioJoseph,
What is the battery life like on the model you use?
On their product sheet, there is only one pocket radio with weather channels: the DT400W. Did you have the earlier version of this...

lightweight am/fm radioI am also in the hunt for a lightweight am/fm radio.
The sangean SR-2 looks promising. Anybody ever try it?
Where I live, most daytime talk radio is on AM, just wondering if it is the same on...